#22 Elspeth Beard: The Ride Ended, The Lessons Never Really Let Go

#22 Elspeth Beard: The Ride Ended, The Lessons Never Really Let Go

Elspeth Beard: architect, author, and the woman who rode a motorbike around the world in the early 1980s, long before “content” was a thing, and when being genuinely off the map was just … well, normal.

But here’s the twist: we’re not doing a neat little recap of the famous trip. We’re talking about what stayed with her.

What happens when you come home and nobody really gets it. How travel rewires your tolerance for boredom. How a dyslexic kid, written off at school, builds a life fuelled by grit, problem-solving, and a refusal to be boxed in.

We also go deep into her second life: the architecture, converting water towers, lighthouses, windmills, listed buildings … the projects other architects wouldn’t touch. And you’ll hear how the skills you learn on the road (persuasion, resilience, improvisation) translate straight into real-world battles with rules, regulations, planners, and the slow grind of “normal life.”

And then we get into the modern world: GPS, social media, fear-driven news cycles, and why Elspeth still believes you should get lost on purpose.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to travel, or you’ve come back and wondered why home feels strange, this conversation makes sense.

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#21 Motorcycles, Maps and Moments with Sam Manicom

#21 Motorcycles, Maps and Moments with Sam Manicom

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#20 The Overland Discovery Expo with Jazz

#20 The Overland Discovery Expo with Jazz

A brand new show is looming on the horizon: Overland Discovery Expo, or ODX. Joining me in this episode is one of the ODX founders Jasmine Wheelhouse (Jazz). We talk about the whys and hows surroundin...

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#19  RTW in a Fiat Panda 4x4 Part 1 with Martina and Dylan Wickrama

#19 RTW in a Fiat Panda 4x4 Part 1 with Martina and Dylan Wickrama

Martina and Dylan Wickrama have embarked on a new round the world tour. Not on a motorcycle, not in their van, but in a Fiat Panda 4x4. Even so, with the rear seats removed and some smart handywork by...

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#18 2 wheels, 4 wheels and now 3 with Sherri Jo.

#18 2 wheels, 4 wheels and now 3 with Sherri Jo.

In this episode, I am joined by Sherri Jo Wilkins. Born in the US, moved to Australia, travelled the world for three and a half years on a motorbike, then went back to Australia and moved into her Toy...

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#17 Range Rover P38 and other adventures with Thérèse-Marie Becker

#17 Range Rover P38 and other adventures with Thérèse-Marie Becker

Today I’m joined by Thérèse-Marie Becker who, after several years of living in self-converted vans, eventually found her way into the fascinating world of Land Rover ownership … more precisely, she bo...

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#16 The meaning of motion with Dylan Wickrama

#16 The meaning of motion with Dylan Wickrama

In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by one of the most imaginative and daring adventurers of our time: Dylan Wickrama. Dylan is know for his globe-spanning motorcycle odyssey, including a le...

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#15 Tools and Breakdowns with Anton

#15 Tools and Breakdowns with Anton

Anton Poplett is back on the show — humanitarian, Land Rover enthusiast, conservationist, and open-fire cook. Our friendship has long been built on a shared passion for Land Rovers and the adventures ...

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